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What actions are prohibited against individuals involved in reporting or witnessing bullying?
Retaliation against anyone who reports bullying, provides information during an investigation, or serves as a witness is prohibited.
List at least three locations where bullying may occur according to the guidelines.
Bullying may occur on school grounds, school buses, and during school-sponsored activities.
What specific obligations do schools have regarding the policies they must adopt under the Act?
Schools must adopt and regularly update anti-bullying policies and report these to the Department of Education at the start of each academic year.
What must be included in the anti-bullying policies concerning disciplinary actions?
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What educational role do schools have regarding parents and guardians in relation to bullying?
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What are the main objectives of Republic Act 10627, or the Anti-Bullying Act?
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List at least three forms of bullying as defined in the Anti-Bullying Act.
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How does the Anti-Bullying Act define cyber-bullying?
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What impact does bullying have on the educational process, according to the Anti-Bullying Act?
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Explain the concept of social bullying as described in the Anti-Bullying Act.
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Study Notes
Overview of RA 10627: The Anti-Bullying Act
- Republic Act 10627 protects children in kindergarten, elementary, and secondary schools from bullying.
- Schools are mandated to adopt policies addressing bullying within their institutions.
Definition of Bullying
- Bullying involves severe or repeated aggressive behavior through various forms, including:
- Physical actions: e.g., punching, shoving, kicking, and misuse of objects as weapons.
- Emotional harm: Actions that damage a victim’s psyche or well-being.
- Verbal attacks: Includes name-calling, slander, and negative comments on appearance.
- Cyber-bullying: Utilizes technology for harassment via texting, social media, and online platforms.
- Social bullying: Deliberate and aggressive behavior undermining individuals or groups.
- Gender-based bullying: Targets individuals based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
- Acts of retaliation against those reporting or witnessing bullying are prohibited.
Locations for Bullying Incidents
- Bullying can occur in various environments including:
- School grounds and adjacent properties.
- School-sponsored activities both on and off campus.
- School buses and designated stops.
- Locations not directly affiliated with the school, especially through electronic means.
School Obligations Under the Act
- Schools are required to:
- Regularly update and adopt anti-bullying policies.
- Report these policies to the Department of Education at the beginning of each academic year.
- Provide statistics on bullying and retaliation from the previous year.
Contents of Anti-Bullying Policies
- Policies must clearly prohibit bullying as defined by the Act.
- Schools must outline disciplinary actions proportional to the severity of offenses:
- Consequences may include reprimands, community service, suspension, exclusion, or expulsion.
- A rehabilitation program for perpetrators is mandated.
- Schools are responsible for educating parents on the implications of bullying and the institution’s policies.
- Parents and guardians receive copies of policies, which must also be included in student and employee manuals.
Educational Responsibilities
- Schools must inform students and their families about bullying effects and supportive measures.
- Encourage parental involvement in reinforcing anti-bullying policies and education.
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Description
This quiz covers the key points of Republic Act 10627, which addresses bullying in schools. It outlines various forms of bullying, including physical, emotional, verbal, cyber, social, and gender-based bullying. Understand how schools are required to implement policies to protect students from these aggressive behaviors.
